Course Calendar_WRT 105 Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing
UNIT 1
Week
Date
Monday
Wednesday
1.
Aug. 30 Sept. 1
In Class: brief overview; jumpstart essay on "Talk" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZfOVNwjFU0 HW: 1. Read over syllabus and calendar carefully; come in prepared to discuss it. 2. Buy books (see syllabus). 3. Print out "key concepts" from wiki (bring) 4. Read on reading and how to annotate in the Blakesley book pg. 49-52. 5. Annotate syllabus: highlight important parts etc. 6. Read and annotate "Reassigning Meaning" by Simi Linton from The Disability Studies Reader. 7. Write a summary of the Linton article. See guidelines on syllabus. 8. Respond to my invite to WikiSpaces, post summary as attachment in MSWORD under "First Draft of Summary of Linton."If you can't figure this out, email to me.
In Class: introductions, go over syllabus, key concepts, calendar, wiki, summary. HW: 1. Read on critical reading & rhetorical reading in Blakesley p. 49-57. Annotate as you read. 2. Read on summary writing, paraphrasing, quoting, and plagiarism in Blakesley p. 157-178. Pay special attention to verb list on pg. 164--dog ear the page. 3. List 10 quotes you found interesting from the Linton article. Paraphrase each of them. Post to wiki by 9:00 am next Wed.
2.
Sept. 6, 8
Labor Day - no classes
In Class: discuss "Reassigning Meaning," close reading, reading with the grain, reading for the gist, summary. What is analysis? HW: 1. Use pg. 56-57 in Blakesley as a guide and write an informal analysis of the text (500 words). I will give you more detailed instructions in class. *Read instructions under "Homework" tag on left column.
3.
Sept. 13, 15
In Class: discuss the Linton article HW: 1. Revise your summary of Linton essay. Post to Wiki by next Wed., 9:00 am. 2. Read "Beholding" by Rosemarie Garland-Thomson. 3. Write a summary of the article. Post to wiki by Wednesday, 9:00 am.
In Class: discuss the Garland-Thomson article, close reading, reading with the grain, reading for the gist, introduce analysis assignment; what is analysis? HW: 1. Read on the rhetorical situation pg. 3-7 in Blakesley. 2. Read on rhetorical analysis pg. 55-57 in Blakesley 3. Read "Reading Images " pg. 65-71 Blakesley. 4. Read & annotate Millett-Gallant's "Scultping Body Ideals: Alison Laper Pregnant." 5. Write a summary of article. Post on Wiki by Mon. 9:00 am.
4.
Sept. 20, 22
In Class: reading images rhetorically, discuss Millett-Gallant article, what is analysis? HW: 1. Choose an artifact to analyze for your essay. Post to Wiki by Wed. 9:00 am. Answer questions (from p.55-57 & p. 65-71) about your image and post along with image. 2. Have access to the image in the computer lab. 3. Read on formal and informal outlines 4. Read "What is Analysis" on blackboard the PDF of chapters 2, 3, 5, & 6 of Writing Analytically by Rosenwasser.
In class: meet in computer lab, invention work around analysis essay, concept maps, organization, outlines. HW: 1. Read on introductions, paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 19-22 2. Read on conclusions pg. 28 3. Draft an introduction to your essay. Post to wiki by 9:00 am Monday.
5.
Sept. 27, 29
In class: meet in computer lab, invention and drafting work around analysis essay; using sources HW: 1. Draft your essay; post to wiki by 9am Wed. (if late, you do not get comments)
In Class: meet in computer lab, using sources, visual rhetorical analysis HW: 1. Read on paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 20-22 in Blakesley
UNIT 2
Week
Date
Monday
Wednesday
1.
Oct. 4, 6
In class: Meet in computer lab; work on drafts. Have access to your draft with my comments. HW: 1. Complete your analysis essay.
Sat., Oct. 9, Disability Studies Conference go to http://bccc.syr.edufor more information
In Class: final draft of analysis essay due;introduce final assignment. HW: 1. Attend at least one session of the Disability Studies Conference. Write an summary (one paragraph) and response (a second paragraph) (this is an informal analysis) of the panel or presentation. OR 2. Write an informal analysis explaining how your disciplinary field (biology, engineering etc.) views disability (one paragraph) andwhat the standards are for writing in the field (the second paragraph).
2.
Oct. 11, 13
In class: Meet in computer lab; invention work around argument essay. HW: 1. Read James Charlton's "The Dimensions of Disability Oppression" p.147 from The DS Reader 2. Write a one-sentence summary of the article. Post. 3. Write out ten quotations from the article then paraphrase and cite each one. Post to wiki by 9am Wed.
In class: Discuss Charlton's article H.W: 1. Write out a paragraph that connects Charlton's theory/theories to Linton's theory/theories. The whole paragraph will be focused on a relationship between the two authors that you identify. You are practicing what is known as "synthesis." You will be expected to do this in your essay. Don't forget to cite. 2. Refer to pgs. 156-166 in Blakesley on using sources: you want to utilize the skills of summary, paraphrase, and quotation.
3.
Oct. 18, 20
In class: Discuss Charlton's article; synthesis HW: 1. Read Michael Davidson's article "Universal Design: The Work of Disability in an Age of Globalization" p.133 in The Disability Studies Reader. 2. Write a one-sentence summary of the article. Post by 9am Wed. 3. Write out an informal response to the Davidson article. Post by 9am Wed. Think of this as invention work for your essay, which means you want to respond to it in relation to the world around you, your own experience, and your argument topic.
In class: discuss Davidson's article. HW: 1. Read Chapter 5 on linking evidence and claims from Writing Analytically--PDF on blackboard (same PDF as Chapters 2, 3, & 6). This PDF was emailed to you a few weeks ago as well. 2. Write a one paragraph summary of Chapter 5. Post. 3. Write a one paragraph freewrite explaining what you think you want to argue in your essay. This is exploratory. You might have to do some preliminary, exploratory research online. Post
4.
Oct. 25, 27
In class: invention work HW: 1. Read Chapter 6 "Making a Thesis Evolve" from Writing Analytically--PDF on blackboard (same PDF as Chapters 2, 3, & 6). This PDF was emailed to you a few weeks ago as well. 2. Read on thesis statements in Blakesley pg. 18, 27, 74. 3. Write a list of a few possible thesis statements for your argument essay. Bring to class.
In Class: invention work; thesis statements HW: 1. Revise your thesis statement. Bring to class. 2. Write out a plan for organization of the essay. This can be a visual diagram, a traditional outline, a list of organized notes. Have in class.
5.
Nov. 1, 3
In class: meet in computer lab HW: 1. Re-read on introductions, paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 19-22 in Blakesley 2. Write first draft of argument essay. Post to wiki by 9am Wed. You must have at least 5-7 pages written.
In class: meet in computer lab; work on drafts. First draft due by 9am. HW: 2. Re-read on conclusions pg. 28, transitions and cohesion pg. 20-22.
6.
Nov. 8, 10
In class: Class canceled for required conferences
In class: Class canceled for required conferences
7.
Nov. 15, 17
In class: begin invention work on argument re-mix
In class: begin invention work on argument re-mix HW: 1. Complete final draft of argument essay 2. Read over re-mix assignment; follow the links I have provided that discuss re-mix, presentation design, and guerrilla art. 3. Post to wiki by Monday's class time a list of 2-5 ideas for the re-mix. Provide a brief explanation of the rhetorical situation (genre, audience, purpose, context) and any other important information regarding the project.
8.
Nov. 22, 24
In class:Final Draft Due
Thanksgiving Break - no classes
9.
Nov. 29, Dec. 1
In class: meet in computer lab; argument re-mix HW: work on multi-media project
In class: meet in computer lab; project HW: work on multi-media project
Course Calendar_WRT 105 Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing
UNIT 1
Sept. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZfOVNwjFU0
HW:
1. Read over syllabus and calendar carefully; come in prepared to discuss it.
2. Buy books (see syllabus).
3. Print out "key concepts" from wiki (bring)
4. Read on reading and how to annotate in the Blakesley book pg. 49-52.
5. Annotate syllabus: highlight important parts etc.
6. Read and annotate "Reassigning Meaning" by Simi Linton from The Disability Studies Reader.
7. Write a summary of the Linton article. See guidelines on syllabus.
8. Respond to my invite to WikiSpaces, post summary as attachment in MSWORD under "First Draft of Summary of Linton."If you can't figure this out, email to me.
HW:
1. Read on critical reading & rhetorical reading in Blakesley p. 49-57. Annotate as you read.
2. Read on summary writing, paraphrasing, quoting, and plagiarism in Blakesley p. 157-178. Pay special attention to verb list on pg. 164--dog ear the page.
3. List 10 quotes you found interesting from the Linton article. Paraphrase each of them. Post to wiki by 9:00 am next Wed.
6, 8
HW:
1. Use pg. 56-57 in Blakesley as a guide and write an informal analysis of the text (500 words). I will give you more detailed instructions in class. *Read instructions under "Homework" tag on left column.
13, 15
HW:
1. Revise your summary of Linton essay. Post to Wiki by next Wed., 9:00 am.
2. Read "Beholding" by Rosemarie Garland-Thomson.
3. Write a summary of the article. Post to wiki by Wednesday, 9:00 am.
HW:
1. Read on the rhetorical situation pg. 3-7 in Blakesley.
2. Read on rhetorical analysis pg. 55-57 in Blakesley
3. Read "Reading Images " pg. 65-71 Blakesley.
4. Read & annotate Millett-Gallant's "Scultping Body Ideals: Alison Laper Pregnant."
5. Write a summary of article. Post on Wiki by Mon. 9:00 am.
HW:
1. Choose an artifact to analyze for your essay. Post to Wiki by Wed. 9:00 am. Answer questions (from p.55-57 & p. 65-71) about your image and post along with image.
2. Have access to the image in the computer lab.
3. Read on formal and informal outlines
4. Read "What is Analysis" on blackboard the PDF of chapters 2, 3, 5, & 6 of Writing Analytically by Rosenwasser.
HW:
1. Read on introductions, paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 19-22
2. Read on conclusions pg. 28
3. Draft an introduction to your essay. Post to wiki by 9:00 am Monday.
27, 29
HW:
1. Draft your essay; post to wiki by 9am Wed. (if late, you do not get comments)
HW:
1. Read on paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 20-22 in Blakesley
UNIT 2
4, 6
HW:
1. Complete your analysis essay.
Sat., Oct. 9, Disability Studies Conference
go to http://bccc.syr.edu for more information
HW:
1. Attend at least one session of the Disability Studies Conference. Write an summary (one paragraph) and response (a second paragraph) (this is an informal analysis) of the panel or presentation. OR
2. Write an informal analysis explaining how your disciplinary field (biology, engineering etc.) views disability (one paragraph) and what the standards are for writing in the field (the second paragraph).
11, 13
HW:
1. Read James Charlton's "The Dimensions of Disability Oppression" p.147 from The DS Reader
2. Write a one-sentence summary of the article. Post.
3. Write out ten quotations from the article then paraphrase and cite each one. Post to wiki by 9am Wed.
H.W:
1. Write out a paragraph that connects Charlton's theory/theories to Linton's theory/theories. The whole paragraph will be focused on a relationship between the two authors that you identify. You are practicing what is known as "synthesis." You will be expected to do this in your essay. Don't forget to cite.
2. Refer to pgs. 156-166 in Blakesley on using sources: you want to utilize the skills of summary, paraphrase, and quotation.
18, 20
HW:
1. Read Michael Davidson's article "Universal Design: The Work of Disability in an Age of Globalization" p.133 in The Disability Studies Reader.
2. Write a one-sentence summary of the article. Post by 9am Wed.
3. Write out an informal response to the Davidson article. Post by 9am Wed. Think of this as invention work for your essay, which means you want to respond to it in relation to the world around you, your own experience, and your argument topic.
HW:
1. Read Chapter 5 on linking evidence and claims from Writing Analytically--PDF on blackboard (same PDF as Chapters 2, 3, & 6). This PDF was emailed to you a few weeks ago as well.
2. Write a one paragraph summary of Chapter 5. Post.
3. Write a one paragraph freewrite explaining what you think you want to argue in your essay. This is exploratory. You might have to do some preliminary, exploratory research online. Post
25, 27
HW:
1. Read Chapter 6 "Making a Thesis Evolve" from Writing Analytically--PDF on blackboard (same PDF as Chapters 2, 3, & 6). This PDF was emailed to you a few weeks ago as well.
2. Read on thesis statements in Blakesley pg. 18, 27, 74.
3. Write a list of a few possible thesis statements for your argument essay. Bring to class.
HW:
1. Revise your thesis statement. Bring to class.
2. Write out a plan for organization of the essay. This can be a visual diagram, a traditional outline, a list of organized notes. Have in class.
1, 3
HW:
1. Re-read on introductions, paragraph and essay cohesion, transitions pg. 19-22 in Blakesley
2. Write first draft of argument essay. Post to wiki by 9am Wed. You must have at least 5-7 pages written.
HW:
2. Re-read on conclusions pg. 28, transitions and cohesion pg. 20-22.
8, 10
15, 17
HW:
1. Complete final draft of argument essay
2. Read over re-mix assignment; follow the links I have provided that discuss re-mix, presentation design, and guerrilla art.
3. Post to wiki by Monday's class time a list of 2-5 ideas for the re-mix. Provide a brief explanation of the rhetorical situation (genre, audience, purpose, context) and any other important information regarding the project.
22, 24
29,
Dec. 1
HW: work on multi-media project